Introduction to Plant Morphology

When trying to identify plants using keys are you confused by botanical terms? On this course you will use hand lenses to examine ‘simple’ flowers right through to the ‘dreaded’ grasses.

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 Education, Horticulture

How to Use Plant Identification Keys

Picture guides are really useful, when identifying wild plants, however, to get the most out of botanising, learning how to use keys is an essential tool.

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 Education, Horticulture

Urban Wild Plants

Wild plants in urban areas are often very different to their counterparts in the countryside. You will be introduced to non-natives of the London area that you are less likely to experience elsewhere in the UK.

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 Education, Horticulture

Common British and Irish Plant Families 1: Cabbage, Carrot, Lily and Rose

You will be introduced to 3-5 common wild plant families and their main vegetative and floral characteristics and then practice identification skills, using keys, and examine the plants in the field. One of four sessions.

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 Education, Horticulture

Tree Identification: Summer

There is a great variety of trees in our Parks and we will focus on identifying the native and broadleaved trees using practical studies and sharpen your observational skills.

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 Education, Horticulture